
by Mikaela A.E.
RomantasyAdded on January 16, 2026
In Ark, clean air is currency, obedience is a cage, and Ember's survival demands a rebellion against both—or she'll cease to exist.Ember Bridgem has spent her life following the rules of Ark:Rule one—never leave home before turning twelve.Rule two—never breathe the bad air.Rule three—never enter the Under City alone.Rule four—never dare befriend a Blightblood.By the end of her twelfth birthday, she had broken all the rules.When Ember has a forbidden meeting with a Blightblood boy from the Under City, she’s drawn into a world she was taught to fear—one teeming with secrets, danger, and a fight for survival. But nothing in Ark stays hidden for long. When faced with the dark truth of her world, she must find a way to escape and survive the ensuing chaos. This story is full of mystery, action, romance, and betrayal as one girl attempts to stand against the forces meant to control her. To survive, she must reclaim her mind.And her very soul.Follow Ember from childhood into adulthood as she survives the chaotic world of Ark.Book #1 in the Ark Chronicles
Such a Unique and Gripping Concept In a world where clean air is currency and power, we follow the characters through a story that is part fantasy, part dystopian, and part sci-fi. I can't even imagine how the author was able to sit down and come up with such a unique and mind-blowing concept and plot. The plot was very well written, and it was easy to follow along and get lost in the story. If you are hesitant because the story follows twelve year old Ember, don't be. She is only twelve for the
I am in awe of this unique, dystopian fantasy book. The plot is very well written and easy to follow, I was so enveloped in the story I could not put this book down. I feel in love with the FMC, Ember and MMC, Caelum and their growing love and trust for each other. From the first page to the last page I was either, seething, happy, sad or rooting for the characters wanting more. I cannot wait for book 2 cause the ending of this one was absolutely phenomenal! I highly, highly recommend to anyone
This book… WOW. I was blown away by how good it was. It’s a dark, moody dystopian with serious vibes, like if Arcane and The Matrix had a wild, bookish baby. The worldbuilding is rich and unique, and the pacing is perfect I stayed up way too late because I couldn’t stop reading.And the romance?? Yeah… there are two love interests:A morally gray AI who might be catching feelings and A shadow daddy with secrets and swagger. I didn’t know who to trust, and I loved every second of the tension.The fr